SodaStream Art vs Drinkmate OmniFizz

Drinkmate OmniFizz wins — Drinkmate OmniFizz wins on features and value — the ability to carbonate any beverage (not just water) at $20 less is a …

Scores: SodaStream Art 8/10 · Drinkmate OmniFizz 9/10

Drinkmate OmniFizz wins on features and value — the ability to carbonate any beverage (not just water) at $20 less is a clear advantage. SodaStream Art wins on design aesthetics and the convenience of 20,000+ retail cylinder exchange locations. If you only carbonate water and value design: SodaStream. If you want to carbonate wine, beer, or juice: Drinkmate is the only choice.

SodaStream Art lists at $119 while Drinkmate OmniFizz lists at $99 — Drinkmate OmniFizz undercuts SodaStream Art by $20 (20%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

SodaStream ArtDrinkmate OmniFizz
co2_cylinder60L cylinder (included), SodaStream exchange programCompatible with standard 60g threaded CO2 cartridges AND SodaStream cylinders with adapter
carbonationWater only — not compatible with juice, wine, or other beveragesAny beverage — water, juice, wine, flat beer, cocktails
mechanismLever-top design, no electricity requiredPush-button + fizz infuser cap prevents overflow
bottles1L and 0.5L BPA-free plastic bottles included1L PET bottle included
co2_cost$15 exchange for 60L cylinder (fills ~60 one-liter bottles)60g cartridges at $1.50 each; standard 60L cylinder with SodaStream adapter
flavorsSodaStream flavor drops and syrups compatibility—

SodaStream Art

What works

  • SodaStream exchange program is available at 20,000+ US retail locations — Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond carry cylinders; Drinkmate CO2 requires online ordering or specialty stores
  • 60L cylinder carbonates approximately 60 liters at $0.25 per liter — significantly cheaper than buying sparkling water or soda at retail
  • Lever-top Art design is more ergonomic than push-button models — single-hand operation with tactile click feedback for carbonation control

What doesn't

  • Water-only carbonation is the major limitation — SodaStream cannot carbonate juice, wine, flat beer, or other beverages the way Drinkmate can
  • SodaStream cylinders use a proprietary connector — only SodaStream cylinders work, and exchange prices are set by SodaStream
  • BPA-free plastic bottles yellow over time — glass or stainless options available but not included at the $119 price

Drinkmate OmniFizz

What works

  • Carbonate any beverage — wine, flat beer, juice, cocktails — not just water; this is the fundamental capability SodaStream cannot offer
  • Compatible with standard CO2 cylinders via adapter — not locked into SodaStream's proprietary exchange program and pricing
  • At $99 vs $119, Drinkmate is $20 cheaper with broader carbonation capability — better value-to-feature ratio out of the box

What doesn't

  • Fizz infuser mechanism requires an extra step when carbonating non-water beverages — more process than SodaStream's simpler water-only operation
  • CO2 exchange ecosystem is smaller than SodaStream's 20,000+ retail locations — finding replacement cylinders locally can require specialty stores
  • Build quality and design aesthetic are less premium than SodaStream Art's lever-top — Drinkmate prioritizes function over form

Bottom line

Our pick: Drinkmate OmniFizz. It edges out the alternative on carbonate any beverage — wine, flat beer, juice, cocktails — not just water; this is the fundamental capability sodastream cannot offer. That said, SodaStream Art still wins on sodastream exchange program is available at 20,000+ us retail locations — walmart, target, bed bath & beyond carry cylinders; drinkmate co2 requires online ordering or specialty stores — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.

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